London City poised to sign Mary Earps and Mapi León in hunt for trophies and fans

• Goalkeeper Earps leaving PSG after two seasons

• Léon has won four Champions Leagues with Barcelona

London City Lionesses are poised to sign Mary Earps and the Barcelona defender Mapi León on free transfers, the Guardian understands, after agreements were reached for them join when their contracts expire at the end of June.

The former England goalkeeper has been keen on a return to the Women’s Super League after two years with Paris Saint-Germain, and London City are understood to have identified her as a key summer target months ago.